spillage

American  

[spil-ij] / ˈspɪl ɪdʒ /

noun

• spillages
  plural

1. the act or process of spilling.

2. an amount that spills or is spilled.

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spillage British  

/ ˈspɪlɪdʒ /

noun

1. an instance or the process of spilling

2. something spilt or the amount spilt

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• spillages
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of spillage

First recorded in 1920–25; spill ¹ + -age

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

spillage spillages

She says she was "completely outraged" at the spillage and the speed of the subsequent clean-up.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

It’s a little like slowing down the gasoline flow at the top of the tank to avoid spillage.

From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026

First Minister John Swinney said that there was "understandable concern" in Highland Perthshire about the implications of the diesel spillage.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

Villagers may face "several days" of disruption to water supplies after a diesel spillage into the River Dochart in Perthshire.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

He pulled out loads of bog paper to mop up the spillage.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

Ashford MP Damian Green, 67, said attitudes towards sewage spillages had changed in recent years.

From BBC ● May 18, 2023

The 11.6-inch device includes shock-absorbent bumpers to protect against drops and even drainage nearly the keyboard for spillages.

From The Verge ● Jan. 18, 2022

You could use a high-sided tray to keep on the bed next to you for drinks, but you will still end up with spillages at least once a week.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 20, 2021

The difference in Clinton's case, Leonard said, is that so-called "spillages" of classified information within the .gov network are easier to track and contain.

From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2015

It’s Alfie who triggered Wick’s revenge rage; Viggo is just the gruff dad trying to clean up his grown boy’s stupid spillages.

From Time ● Oct. 24, 2014

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